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Global sell-off intensifies on signs of US weakness
Business, Published on 03/08/2024
» RECAP: A global stock sell-off intensified yesterday as concerns grew over the health of the US economy and disappointing forecasts from major tech firms. Japanese shares plunged on expectations for more interest-rate hikes, further darkening the mood.
Key budget bill passes House
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 01/08/2024
» A supplementary bill which seeks to increase the budget for the current fiscal year by 122 billion baht to partially fund the government's digital wallet handout scheme sailed through its third and final reading in the House of Representatives on Wednesday.
World-lagging Thai stocks see investors moving money into regional rivals
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/07/2024
» For years, Thai equities stood tall as one of Southeast Asia’s largest stock markets. That bullish story is fast unravelling, and not even cheap valuations can save the day.
Big Tech sell-off takes toll on Asian equities
Business, Published on 27/07/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities were mixed on Friday as traders weighed the rising expectations of US interest rate cuts against continued weakness in technology shares after a protracted run-up in prices.
Finance Ministry raises GDP growth expectations
Published on 26/07/2024
» Thailand's economy is expected to grow 2.7% in 2024, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday, up from a previous forecast of 2.4% due to higher foreign tourist arrivals and exports.
Proactive cybersecurity steps deemed essential
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 25/07/2024
» Taking proactive measures in cybersecurity through penetration testing and staying informed about emerging threats will help organisations minimise impacts from attackers amid a fast-changing landscape of threats, said Gregory Pickett, chief executive of Hellfire Security and also a white hat hacker.
Coalition allies deny making deals over golf
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/07/2024
» The ruling Pheu Thai Party and coalition partner Bhumjaithai Party have denied striking any secret deals after former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul were spotted playing golf together at a resort in Nakhon Ratchasima at the weekend.
PM to reveal more handout details on Wednesday
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 23/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday will outline more details of the government’s flagship digital money handout, in which more than one million shops and vendors are registering to participate, the government said on Tuesday.
Questions over digital wallet funding
Published on 23/07/2024
» The Finance Ministry has not ruled out using funds under Section 28 of the State Fiscal and Financial Discipline Act for the digital wallet handout scheme, says Finance Permanent Secretary Lavaron Sangsnit.
Pheu Thai to rally base in Thailand's Surin province
Published on 21/07/2024
» Paroled ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra's recent visit to Surin, one of the lower northeastern provinces, has raised questions about whether the region will become a key battleground in the next general election.